Mike Tyson vs. Donnie Long (Full fight) 1985-10-09

#MikeTyson 8-0 (8 KOs) vs. Donnie Long 15-3 (10 KOs).
Location: Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.
Referee: Frank Cappuccino.
Long, who earned $5,000 for the fight, was expected to be the first legitimate competition Tyson had faced as a professional.
As Tyson mentioned in the post-fight interview, the fight was supposed to be his first scheduled eight round bout but was cut to six likely due to television time constraints.
Tyson charged out aggressively and threw power punches to the head. Long circled the ring and looked to work from a distance with his jab. A big lunging left hook sent Long into the ropes and down on his backside 37 seconds in the fight. He made it to his feet at the count of three. Tyson came forward and threw a barrage that sent Long down to a knee at 1:01. He got up at the count of two. A short left hook buckled Long's knees and sent him down for the third time in the bout. Although there was no three-knockdown rule, without beginning a count, the referee waved an end to the bout. Following the knockout, #Tyson famously blew a kiss at the camera.

[wildmansamurai]

"I think I can outbox Tyson" Donnie Long.😂

[dlwpb]

Donnie Long looks like a character that should have been in the Punch Out game

[sonnyblack]

I love the pre-fight interview with Donny Long talking about how he boxes as good as Tyson, hits harder, and also stating that this’ll be the fight that shows everyone Donny Long is back... Then the announcer during the fight “this is about as bad as I’ve ever seen Donny Long look.” 😂😂😂

[SingleTax]

Cus D'Amato died a month later. As far as I'm concerned, THIS was Mike Tyson in his prime. I'll put a 19 1/4 year-old Tyson up against any heavyweight boxer in history. Because it wasn't just Tyson you were stepping in the ring with; it was Tyson and Cus.

[holitinne]

“I feel like I can outbox Tyson.”

Famous Last Words

[gaffle-]

Donnie Long is somewhere wishing there was a delete button on this video.

[BeeBumper]

Tyson could have fought 2 or 3 fights a night in his Prime.

[jamesross]

Was this fight suppose to "let people know that Donnie Long is back!" Rolf 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[epikcyne]

5:29 fucking goodness...you can hear that hit from a mile away. A 19 year old who can hit like this...unbelievable. You just have to admire Mike’s power and speed after watching videos like these.

[pureuncutlakers]

At 5:45, Mike throws that left hook, misses, then follows with a left hook. Great move. I have seen him do that many times watching these old fights. And then at 6:08, that slide is awesome. Its like the equivalent of crossing a guy over. Mike waited for the guys left foot to be coming forward, then he slid to the side. Mike was a very smart boxer.

"The master of disaster" LOL!

[Rolexth]

These were the fucking days! Thanks for uploading!

[chucknola]

3:15
Slight Correction: This will be a loss that will let everyone see Donnie Long on his back

[larrybigtimestokes]

5:57 Donnie asked the ref "who put that rope right there"! 😂

[stzoo]

This is a Mike Pre-Don King. Respectful, humble, and more dangerous! Imagine if Constantine "Cus" D'Amato, didn't pass away (RIP great one!).

[SDSOverfiend]

5:29 - That gotta be a special Sound effect... I refuse to believe that hitsound came from Tyson glove😂😂😂 That's the Streets of Rage 3/ Bare Knuckle 3 punch sound effect

[emanuelismusic]

donnie long is back



in the hospital

[jesusthroughmary]

I will never get used to seeing Tyson in white trunks.

[alcottdevalte]

"I have mastered invading punches, come and get some". Iron optimus prime tyson

[leeerotica]

Tyson is a lot more smarter and articulate and a master in the ring then people gave him credit for. I believe he was a thinker when he was boxing, not just some guy trying to knock someone out. although he did go out to knock people out.